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What to Expect

Bring Someone You Trust

If you feel comfortable, bring someone you trust. Bring a friend, family member, roommate, or colleague. When deciding who to bring, ask that person whether they can honor your privacy or if there are limits to the confidentiality they can offer; sometimes RAs or university staff members have reporting requirements

Try Not To Shower

For a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam, try not to shower, bathe, douche, wash your hands, brush your teeth, comb your hair, use a toilet, eat/drink, smoke, chew gum, or change your clothes. This may be difficult, but it you do any of the above you may destroy evidence that will be needed if you decide to report the crime to police.

Bring a Change of Clothes

In preparation for a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam, for you own comfort, and to preserve evidence, bring a change of clean clothes and a paper bag filled with items involved in the incident.

Supporting Victims and Survivors

If your friend has experienced sexual assault, here are ways to support them: